Well ...

It is obvious life with three kids is a little busier than two and a lot busier than one! I was such a rockstar at post when we were just a family of three, then as a family of four I did OK but now as a family of five .... well its not getting done. Now that Brylor is almost one (yes, you read that right!) our lives have gotten one step easier and three steps harder in a completely different direction. I know everyone sets new goals with the new year and it can be unrealistic and truth been told I have been there! This goal, however, will be a goal that is in the interest of the whole family. I want this blog for a memory to the boys to look back on and say ... "wow, we sure had a great (but real) life". My current goal is going to be one post a week with a little update on the Fenstermaker three and a few things here and there on life with Mom and Dad as well as sharing {at least} one photo of each boy a week! If your reading this ... help me push to my goal because momma's need all the push, support and help they can get! I will do my best to try and get everything caught up this weekend and then start my weekly post  (fingers crossed)!

This big boy is 6 months!

Brylor Quin is 6 months old..... how is this possible!?!

- 22 pounds 5 ounces

- 29 inches tall 

- 18 month clothes

- Rolled over once (but I think on accident!)

- no teeth or any signs

- always smiling

- hates to be alone or in the quiet

- does not like sippy cups

- still unsure of what color his eyes will be ... ?

- loves anything food related

- Just found his toes and they must taste good! 

- just started to sit up on his own

- loves anything water related 

- is the apple of all our eyes!

We could not be more blessed by this little Fenstermaker! He is so relaxed, loving, easy and just a pure joy to be around. I feel like he is always smiling and bringing the best out in all of us! How did we get so lucky to add him to the mix of our world. He and those big brothers sure do make us thankful, loved and amazed daily! 

A little bit of May ...

May has flew by us! With school coming to an end for the biggest little, our littlest little hitting his half year mark and just plain trying to keep up with that never stopping middle little this momma is pooped! Andrew is also finishing out another school year, prepping for his summer camps, working things out to hit up some conference and planning to conquer a major to do list this summer! As for me, I was officially turned over the reigns to all of our preschool program! (insert HELP face). In the past 6 months the co assistant Director left the program, I had a baby and went on maternity leave and now the head Director has just left on maternity leave and mixed in there we are undergoing a big build, a move, starting summer camp, 35 staff and a over 130 kiddos and their families are now on my plate.... not to mention the little things like finances (GuLp!). I know I can do this but the stress levels are a little high sometimes and I am trying to make the most of my hours at work and leave it there for the night ... but we all know that can be hard sometimes! So my point ... May officially starts the Fenstermaker craziness! Here is a little peak into the last couple weeks ... 

Fun with chalk .. this boy created a couple AWESOME robots! He (and I) were so proud of how great they turned out and we had to get a picture! 

We have had a the camper out a couple times but the boys are finally getting a little bigger and getting more involved! They absolutely LOVE helping daddy get backed up to the hitch and I think they are pretty good at it! Brekkon is also a rockstar at helping daddy get backed into the parking spot at our house! 

Mother's Day 2018!! I won't lien, I love being a little extra loved on Mother's Day. Not by gifts galore but by meaningful, heartfelt items like these! Braylon spent time at school writing about me, making a special jewelry holder and two very beautiful necklaces! (I have worm them a couple times too and it makes him light up!!) Brekkon also spent some time at school filling out a sheet about mommy and making this super sweet and very cute bag for me! I could not have loved it more! Andrew also took the boys out for a quick shopping date and came back with some smelly stuff (lotion and spray) that the boys picked out and a coffee cup decorated in super hero things letting me know how SUPER they think I am! I think the men in my life nailed it this year! 

The boys also took me on a coffee date, just the three of us! 

(.... more than daddy, hehe)

 ( I guess I clean a lot, ha!) 

Twinsies! 

We love having cousin Landen over and recently its been even more! He just welcomed a new baby sister to his house and we loved getting him some boy time! They make quiet the trio ... watch out world! 

Recently Brekkon had "What I Want To Be When I Grow Up" dress up day at school and this handsome boy said ... "Just like my Daddy"! Brekkon is a daddy's boy through and through every single day! Usually Andrew is all dressed up for school (but of course not on this day) so Brekkon wanted to dress fancy! 

We found out that Brylor only likes (or should I say loves) tummy time in the bath! 

One of our recent camping trips we went on an adventure where we found a construction crew working in full force... the boys were in heaven!

Just a boy and his Lego men! 

Sometimes he makes an extra big space for mommy in his heart too! 

..... and baby brother! 

Seriously though ..... I think we make cute babies! 

Catching up on April

I feel like the story of my life is catching up these days and to be honest after the boys head to bed this momma has a hard time staying up too! We ave had a super busy last month or so. I will do my best for a short, sweet and fun update!

In April we surprised the boys with a trip to the Dells. Andrew and I took a half day and rushed through packing, picked them up early and laid it on them! We got a lot of "I love you's" and "You are the best". Ha! They were happy, excited and ready to rock and roll. Our goal was to try a few new things this time around. We tried a new hotel/waterpark and it turned out to be mostly a fail. There were some definite perks to it but they did not out way the negatives. We did manage to tough it out and stay th efull two nights but we opted to stay an extra night at our go to waterpark hotel. It was a night and ay difference and a lesson learned! 

We of course hit up Moosejaw Pizza where mommy also enjoyed their home brewed raspberry beer! 

Brekkon tried the lazy river a few times but he is just not a sit still kind of boy. He and daddy were having a blast hiking up the steps to go down the big tub slide!! 

Our extra night that we picked up ended up over lapping {aunt} Addie and her clan! It was perfect! They had a blast trying out laser tag, shooter boats and just getting to hang out with their cousins! 

We also took some time to get out and get fresh air! It was chilly but needed! 

We even tried a new place for brunch that was themed around Paul Bunyan and Blue! 

The Dells also brought us this little guy's first visit to quick care. Poor big brother was just trying to help him roll over. :( He felt horrible! On the bright side it turned out not to be anything crazy or bad so we all came home smiling! (or sleeping)

April also brought our first camping weekend for the season and Brylor's first camping trip EVER! He was a total rockstar an seemed to love it! He tried his toes in the sand, swinging, the hammock and slides for the first time too! I see a lot of camping in our future still! 

5 months

Where did my baby go?! I am (of course) late in posting his 5 month update. Life is busy .... 🙎

This sweet nugget keeps growing and growing and growing! I can not believe five months have passed already. We love seeing all the new things he can accomplish but hate seeing time pass so quickly. Time needs to slow down just a tad when it comes to this guy (and his brothers). I am not ready for them to be grown up. Let's see what Brylor has been up to this past month ... 

- wearing 12-18 month clothes (wait, what?)

- Sleeps all night (with occasions)

- Loves to eat! 

- Hates peas, squash and beets

-  Can not help but smile or giggle every time big brothers are around 

- Reminds us daily to breath and relax 

- Loves to snuggle in the early hours of the morning

- Wakes up happy and talking (EVERY SINGLE DAY!) 

- Has so many rolls we lost track 

- Loves to jump 

- Chews on EVRYTHING

- No teeth yet

- Has no desire to roll or sit up

This boy is a true light in our world! Though he may have some rough moments he really is just happy as a clam most days. He laughs, smiles and giggles about everything!

Saying goodbye is hard!

About a week ago we said our final farewell to this guy after amazing 10 years with him! The boys were so sweet this week as we talked about it and what would be happening. Braylon is looking forward to {great} grandma Gamm meeting him and playing with him! Brekkon says that he is going to hang out with Jesus, watch over us and that God was going to read him lots of stories! ❤️ We spent our last evening together playing outside with him and feeding him some special "fancy" dog treats. Please say an extra prayer for the little hearts I know will be breaking over the next few weeks as reality sets in.

Starting Off April!

Here is a look back on the first 12 days of April! 

The first weekend in April Mommy went away for two nights to Galena! It was a great weekend spent with my MIL and SIL shopping, eating and enjoying a massage and facial! (woot, woot!) As relaxing as it was it sure was nice to be home, squeezing the littles and kissing the Mr. Oh... and to sleep in my own bed! 

April is the start to a pretty chaotic time at work... with all the events, a big move and the head Director leaving for the summer on maternity leave I feel my brain is mostly mush and my days run together. Lucky for me there is a DD in the middle of town that is easy to get to and keeps me running. I feel I should buy into the DD stock soon! ( I also am wearing a new stocking hat from Love Your Melon, it was a splurge on myself and I am in love!!) 

... Because baby selfies are ADORABLE 😍 and he has a new found love for his thumb

These two can make a heart happy and a mouth laugh with out even trying! 

Who called for snow a week into April... not cool! 

While mommy was away daddy did a ROCKSTAR job being a "single" parent! He was out and about at the park, raptor center and store. He even made a video of their weekend and theses cool snaps too! 

This week has been a rough one on these two (kind of!?). Braylon with off and on again fevers and Brekkon a random throw up ... I think our sick days were more of a mental health day but thats ok! We enjoyed our day together, got in a few extra snuggles and enjoyed a day of fresh air (finally). 

Yay, all caught up! Lets see if I can keep it that way!